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Transport Topics fuel coverage looks closely at what powers trucks. From the latest on battery, diesel and alternative fuel technology to the costs and prices associated with each, this news category covers today鈥檚 fuel ecosystem extensively. Topics include green house gas regulation, fuel prices, equipment costs, fuel infrastructure, surcharge and more.

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Volvo Unveils New VNR Model, Touts Aerodynamic Option

ATLANTA 鈥 A new vehicle model meant to enhance regional-haul assignments was unveiled by Volvo Trucks North America at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show.

October 28, 2019
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Kenworth, Toyota Partner on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Class 8 Trucks

ATLANTA 鈥 Kenworth Truck Co. announced it is collaborating with Toyota Motor North America to develop 10 heavy-duty zero-emission Kenworth T680s powered by Toyota hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrains.

October 27, 2019
BusinessTechnologyFuel

NACFE Run On Less Regional Demonstration Achieves 8.3 MPG Average

ATLANTA 鈥 Over the course of 18 days, trucks participating in a demonstration by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency showed significant improvements in fuel efficiency through investments in technology and skilled drivers.

October 27, 2019
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyFuel

NACV to Feature Top Truck Makers, Industry Suppliers

The trucking industry鈥檚 premier players are set to land in Atlanta for the biennial North American Commercial Vehicle Show.

October 25, 2019
BusinessTechnologyFuelAutonomous

Daimler Dumps Gas-Powered Truck Bid to Build CO2-Neutral Fleet

Daimler AG is quitting development of natural-gas powered trucks to pool resources for electric and hydrogen rigs that can advance its goal of offering a CO2-neutral fleet in its main markets by 2039.

October 25, 2019
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Schumer Proposes $462 Billion Car Swap 鈥 Gas for Electric

WASHINGTON 鈥 Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is proposing a $462 billion trade-in program to get millions of Americans out of climate-damaging gas vehicles and into electric or hybrid cars over the next decade.

October 25, 2019
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Report Urges Trucking Regulators to Evaluate Fuel-Efficiency, GHG Emissions Standards

A new study by the National Academy of Sciences urges federal regulators to conduct an 鈥渋nterim evaluation鈥 of the federal medium- and heavy-duty truck Phase 2 greenhouse gas and economy rule with an eye toward more stringent standards.

October 24, 2019
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuelTCA

San Diego MTS Launches $12.5 Million Electric Bus Pilot Program

Transit officials in San Diego are rolling out a new $12.5 million pilot program to test the region鈥檚 first electric buses.

October 23, 2019
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Pemex Reduces Fuel Imports After Theft Crackdown

Petroleos Mexicanos imported less gasoline and diesel in the second quarter as its refineries produced more fuel and the government cracked down on fuel theft.

October 23, 2019
BusinessTechnologyFuelAutonomous

Renault Joins Toyota, Mercedes With Hydrogen Van

Renault SA will offer its electric Kangoo van with added hydrogen fuel cells before the end of the year and roll out the technology to another model in 2020.

October 23, 2019

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